Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Emergency Department in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the full-time night shift in a fast-paced, high-acuity 43-bed ED within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital. The department serves 70,000+ patients annually, with emphasis on teamwork and critical thinking.

The RN will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care, applying evidence-based practices and strong communication to ensure safety and optimal

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Job description

Department: 36102 Carolinas Medical Center - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-Time Nights 7p-7a Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Emergency Department - Full-Time Nights

Where you will work:

CMC Main Adult ED is a fast-paced, high-acuity 43-bed Adult Emergency Department, located within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital. As a Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Center, we care for over 70,000 patients annually, delivering exceptional care with a strong emphasis on teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability. We are proud recipients of the ENA Lantern Award, recognizing our commitment to innovation, leadership, and excellence in emergency nursing. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic setting where every second counts—and every teammate matters—this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do:

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest hospital in the region, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. With 874 licensed beds and more than 1,100 physicians and providers, the hospital serves as the region’s only Level I trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It is home to Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Carolinas Rehabilitation, all nationally ranked for their specialized care. The hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care